Skvernelis

Saulius Skvernelis, a prominent Lithuanian politician and former Prime Minister (2016-2020), has been involved in ongoing legal investigations related to corruption allegations. In April 2026, the Lithuanian Seimas voted to strip him of his parliamentary immunity, allowing prosecutors to formally charge him in connection with a bribery case involving alleged schemes at the State Plant Service. The decision was supported by 102 out of 141 members, with Skvernelis himself agreeing to a simplified procedure for lifting his immunity, which indicates his cooperation with authorities (UA.NEWS). The Prosecutor General has indicated that the case involves over 1 million euros in alleged bribes (UA.NEWS), and searches were conducted at the Seimas and his residences as part of the investigation (UA.NEWS). Despite these legal developments, Skvernelis's political party, the Democratic Union "For Lithuania," reaffirmed his leadership, emphasizing that he has not committed any unlawful actions and maintaining support within the party (LRT). As of May 2026, Skvernelis faces serious allegations, but no convictions or formal charges have been publicly announced yet, and he continues to contest the accusations.